HT most read stories

From the Akshay-Sonakshi starrer Rowdy Rathore smashing the box office openings and the news of ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak being awarded a life sentence after being convicted for involvement in the murder of protesters during the Egypt uprising to curvy beauty Kim Kardashian posting her bare-backed photos on Twitter, today was a day that was far from being called idle. Here are some of the most read stories at hindustantimes.com.

Rowdy Rathore is the 3rd biggest opener everKhiladi Kumar is back with a bang as Rowdy Rathore. Prabhu Deva's Akshay-Sonakshi starrer has opened to a thunderous response at the BO. The film that has got mostly positive reviews from critics has garnered Rs. 15.10 cr (approx) on Friday. Read story

Some relief: petrol price to be cut by Rs. 2After the sharp criticism over the steepest hike, petrol price was today cut by Rs. 2 per litre, a partial rollback of the Rs. 7.54 a litre increase effected more than a week ago. Read story

Hosni Mubarak gets life imprisonment, sons acquittedAn Egyptian court sentenced former president Hosni Mubarak to life in prison today after convicting him of involvement in the murder of protesters during the uprising that ousted him last year. Read story

Jaganmohan Reddy sent to five-day CBI custodyIn another setback to MP YS Jaganmohan Reddy in disproportionate assets case, the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Saturday sent him to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody for five days. Read story